New Jet 9 RDO offering

Anyone seen the new Jet 9 RDO option? Sounds like they have changed the way they are doing their carbon process (New RDO carbon compaction system). Maybe a new technique to strengthen carbon from breaking.

What I found that is really nice, is they are offering a 5 star XX1 build that comes with a RockShox PIKE RCT3 Solo Air 120mm, 15mm fork! I have been waiting for this. Now is the time. A 120mm front pike will really stiffen this bike really nice. I'm surmising it is a 34 stanchion fork as most pikes are. This would make the Jet 9 RDO the ultimate trail weapon, XC, singletrack, or almost whatever bike. I'm excited about this. Now to justify this and scheme how to come up with the funds.

I have been considering the J9 RDO for a new frame so it may be worth waiting for the change if the carbon compaction process results in added strength with fewer defects. Good to see some new color choices although I liked the black/white that was dropped.

No, according to the Niner site it is new frame color option and is available with different builds or frame only.

Originally Posted by etanc

Good to see some new color choices although I liked the black/white that was dropped.

Originally Posted by Kalamath

. . . I agree etanc, I liked the black & white also.

I agree as well, Niner should have kept the white color option.

However with the new 3M vinyls I have considered purchasing a black Jet 9 RDO and putting a matte silver where the white section is of the white version of the RDO and then adding Niner gloss black decals. Or I have considered doing a black Jet 9 RDO frame with white pearl 3M vinyl where it would have been white in the older offerings and of course black niner decals. I have seen some custom Santa Cruz bikes with this 3M stuff and it looks really nice. It protects the frame for one, and two looks like a custom paint job, and three does not void any warranties. All you have to do is peel it off and you are back to stock.

Oh I see what you meant, the Rockshox website. Yeah, when I saw specialized has the 120mm Pike on the camber carbon expert evo I went to their site to see if they now offer it as a separate fork but it wasn't there. I think they are doing this for certain companies, now Niner and Spec. only but not for individual purchase. I wonder if it is a 140mm fork just lowered to 120mm?

Anyone seen the new Jet 9 RDO option? Sounds like they have changed the way they are doing their carbon process (New RDO carbon compaction system). Maybe a new technique to strengthen carbon from breaking.

What I found that is really nice, is they are offering a 5 star XX1 build that comes with a RockShox PIKE RCT3 Solo Air 120mm, 15mm fork! I have been waiting for this. Now is the time. A 120mm front pike will really stiffen this bike really nice. I'm surmising it is a 34 stanchion fork as most pikes are. This would make the Jet 9 RDO the ultimate trail weapon, XC, singletrack, or almost whatever bike. I'm excited about this. Now to justify this and scheme how to come up with the funds.

"Anyone seen the new Jet 9 RDO option? Sounds like they have changed the way they are doing their carbon process (New RDO carbon compaction system). Maybe a new technique to strengthen carbon from breaking."

finally getting up to speed with the likes of Santa Cruz (they have been doing this for years). Rocky Mountains is also doing this since the 2012 modelrange at least.

I got some info on this issue. I was told by Niner personnel that the reason for this is the pike. From what I was told supply issues from RS is making it hard for Niner to offer this. Seems that RS did not anticipate the Pike doing this well and need to ramp up production to fill demand. Niner told me they want to make sure they can supply it to customers without heavy delays. SO lets hope RS can get this production on the up and up. I sure bet RS has put a huge dent into the FOX brand like they never saw coming with this Pike...

The new Star Builds are up today and you can see we have a lot more to offer. Yes Jet 9's with Pikes are available now in a few different Star Builds.

Question for you all at Niner...
I went to see what you are talking about. I like the new color graphite yellow. So the green and all black frame are history?

My other question is the pike. You said the pikes are available in few different star builds. However, the website only says the pike is available in the 5 star XX1 build only. What are the other "different star builds" available with the Pikes?

Question for you all at Niner...
I went to see what you are talking about. I like the new color graphite yellow. So the green and all black frame are history?

My other question is the pike. You said the pikes are available in few different star builds. However, the website only says the pike is available in the 5 star XX1 build only. What are the other "different star builds" available with the Pikes?

Green and Black is out and Carbon/Niner Red or Blaze/Graphite is in for the Jet 9 RDO.